Complex of 492 human-made caves and cells along the Dachuan River, preserving Buddhist statues and paintings from the 4th to 14th centuries. Located on the Silk Road, on the edge of the Gobi Desert.
š¼ļø See over 2,000 statues and 480,000 sq ft of murals, witnessing a millennium of Buddhist art.
š Explore the historic Library Cave (Cave 17), housing ancient manuscripts and relics.
š Witness a unique fusion of artistic influences (Han Chinese, Roman, Indian, Persian, Turkic, Mongolian, Tibetan).
š Gain insights into medieval politics, economics, and culture of western China.
š Easily accessible by taxi from Dunhuang.
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